26 February 2025
The latest release, Chhaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal, has taken the box office by storm. It's not just any film; it's a record-breaker. It recently surpassed Vicky's previous blockbuster, Uri: The Surgical Strike, by raking in a colossal ₹242.25 crore within just eight days of its release. This figure marks the film as Kaushal's highest-grossing movie ever.
The movie kicked off its journey with an impressive first week, accumulating ₹219.25 crore. On its second Friday, it continued the promising trend by adding ₹23 crore to its collection. The numbers kept rolling in with a mix of some ups and downs over the following days: ₹24 crore on Monday, ₹25.25 crore on Tuesday, a whopping ₹32 crore on Wednesday thanks to the Shivaji Jayanti celebrations, and ₹21.5 crore on Thursday.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava seems unstoppable, indicating that it might even take on this year's top performers. It's breathing fresh life into Hindi cinema, standing tall against potential heavyweights like the yet-to-be-released Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The latter two had bagged ₹597.99 crore and ₹260.11 crore, respectively. The momentum Chhaava has gained suggests it might be the next big phenomenon.
This film isn't just about Vicky. It features a stellar cast including Rashmika Mandanna, who seems to have a Midas touch of sorts. Rashmika has consistently been part of big hits and with Chhaava, she celebrates her third consecutive ₹200 crore film in the Hindi film industry following her appearances in Animal and Pushpa 2. Her charm and magnetic screen presence complement Vicky’s intense performance, making the duo a formidable pair in the movie.
The movie’s success isn't just in numbers. It's a testament to the fact that audiences are craving for epic narratives, and historical dramas seem to be striking the right chord. With Chhaava leading the charge, the future looks exciting for cinema fans eager for grand tales on the big screen.
